Jun 16 China calls hacking report ‘far-fetched,’ accuses the U.S. of cyberattacks By Associated Press The Mandiant report came ahead of a visit to Beijing by Secretary of State Antony Blinken aimed at repairing relations that have been strained by disputes over human rights, security and other issues. Continue reading
Jun 16 WATCH: Blinken stresses need for better U.S.-Chinese communications ahead of Beijing meeting By Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press Blinken says the U.S. wants to make sure "that the competition we have with China doesn't veer into conflict" through lack of contacts between top leaders. Continue reading
Jun 16 Watch 7:11 News Wrap: Pittsburgh synagogue shooter convicted of killing 11 In our news wrap Friday, the man who opened fire and killed 11 Jewish worshippers at the Tree of Life Synagogue in 2018 was found guilty of all federal charges he faced, cleanup efforts are underway across several southern states… Continue watching
Jun 16 Watch 7:45 The debate over Ukraine’s potential admission to NATO By Ali Rogin, Dan Sagalyn Leaders from all 31 NATO member nations will hold their annual summit next month in Lithuania. Ahead of it, some members, and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, are stepping up calls for Ukraine to join the alliance. Ali Rogin discussed the debate… Continue watching
Jun 16 Poverty, climate, regional stability on agenda as Saudi crown prince visits France By Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press The French presidency said the talks on Friday would focus on bilateral relations between the two countries and on regional stability issues, especially after long-time rivals Saudi Arabia and Iran restored diplomatic ties earlier this year. Continue reading
Jun 16 Japan raises the age of sexual consent to 16 from 13, which was among the world’s lowest By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press Japan's parliament has raised the age of sexual consent to 16 from 13, a limit which had remained unchanged for more than a century and was among the world's lowest, amid calls for greater protection of children and women. Continue reading
Jun 16 Mass of rock slides down Swiss mountainside, narrowly missing village By Geir Moulson, Associated Press Brienz was evacuated on May 12 after geology experts warned that Alpine rock looming over the village could break loose. In recent days, local officials have been warning that rock movements on the slope are accelerating. Continue reading
Jun 16 Putin boasts of Russia’s economy, calls Ukraine’s Zelenskyy ‘shame to Jewish people’ By Associated Press Western officials and investors steered clear of this year’s St. Petersburg International Economic Forum that for decades has been Russia’s premier event for attracting foreign capital and is sometimes likened to the Davos World Economic Forum. Continue reading
Jun 16 African leaders visit Kyiv, push for peace between Ukraine and Russia By Jamey Keaten, Associated Press The delegation, which is set to travel to St. Petersburg later Friday, is also working to ensure food and fertilizer deliveries to their continent. Continue reading
Jun 16 Greek coast guard defends response to shipwreck that may have killed up to 500 migrants By Derek Gatopoulos, Nicholas Paphitis, Associated Press Patrol boats and a helicopter spent a third day scouring the area of the Mediterranean Sea where the packed fishing vessel capsized and sank early Wednesday. Continue reading